UrbanForm provides an AI-driven platform that delivers accurate, site-specific zoning information and development parameters in seconds, eliminating the lengthy and error-prone process of manual zoning research. By streamlining access to essential zoning data, UrbanForm enables architects and developers to initiate projects more efficiently and reduce compliance risks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Navigating complex zoning codes to determine site-specific development potential is a time-consuming and error-prone process, requiring hours of manual research and interpretation of arcane regulations. This process creates inefficiencies for architects, developers, and planning professionals, delaying project initiation and increasing compliance risks.
Solution
UrbanForm is an AI-powered platform that delivers instant access to accurate, site-specific zoning information and development parameters, streamlining the zoning discovery and due diligence process. The platform uses AI in conjunction with professional analysts to parse and calculate relevant zoning regulations and building information. UrbanForm replaces manual processes with a user-friendly, map-based interface accessible from any web browser, providing clarity and confidence in zoning compliance. The platform automatically applies relevant regulations, including adjustments from overlays and adjacencies, to generate detailed reports with clickable links to source documents for easy verification and deeper research.
Target Audience
UrbanForm serves architects, developers, builders, and real estate professionals who require accurate zoning information for project development, design, permitting, and compliance.
Features
- AI-driven analysis of zoning codes, applying relevant regulations to specific properties
- Interactive map interface for searching by address or browsing zoning designations
- Instant generation of detailed PDF reports including vector site maps and satellite imagery
- Calculation of key zoning parameters such as FAR, height limits, setbacks, and lot coverage
- Application of adjustments from overlays, adjacencies, and other location-based dependencies
- Search, filter, and sort functionality by zone designation, maximum gross square footage, minimum height limits, allowable uses, and lot dimensions
- Clickable links to source documents for verification and further research